Solar recycling headquarters and research lab opens in Arizona
Backed by funding from leading corporations and institutions, Solarcycle sets up shop in Mesa, Arizona, to advance a circular economy for the solar industry.
How to combine residential heat pumps with PV, battery storage
New research from Germany’s Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (Fraunhofer ISE) has shown that combining rooftop PV systems with battery storage and heat pumps can improve heat pump efficiency while reducing reliance on grid electricity.
Building not your average dream home: The roof
A benefit to designing the roof for optimal solar production is the ability to plan for all the ventilation and plumbing to be on the north-facing side to both maximize system size and prevent any energy losses from shading.
Agriculturally integrated solar takes flight
Mindful land management in solar power development can enhance nearby land productivity, potentially garnering broader local approval, as emerging research underscores the financial and ecological benefits for neighboring agricultural operations.
Bayer installs 4.4 MW of solar as part of sustainability commitment
Two solar projects, one developed by Enel North America and the other by DSD Renewables, align with Bayer’s sustainability commitments to reach carbon neutrality by 2030 and achieve net-zero by 2050.
Johnson Controls unveils water-to-water screw heat pump
Johnson Controls says its new screw heat pump is able to deliver high-temperature hot water as high as 176 F. The system reportedly has a combined coefficient of performance of 4.1.
Has the U.S. caught up with European agrivoltaic deployment?
With so much more agricultural real estate than Europe, the United States is building on the body of research and rolling out solar panels on farmland at an impressive rate.
Department of Energy to provide $40 million to train energy audit workforce
The Energy Audit Training program is intended to help states upskill their workforce to ensure that buildings transitioning to renewable methods of energy production meet industry standards.
More awareness of heat pump capabilities and incentives could drive adoption
Despite generous incentives offered for heat pumps, adoption by both homeowners and contractors may be stalled by lack of understanding of the function of today’s heat pumps or awareness of the incentives.
Indiana solar project moves forward with tax equity deal
Lightsource bp closes $85 million tax equity deal for 188 MW Honeysuckle Solar project, scheduled to come online in early 2024.
